Beaumont Close Durham
18 addresses across 1 postcode (DH1), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 11713402.
- Sales: 32 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £260,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 3).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in County Durham costs £2,622 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Durham, about 2.3 km (1.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 820 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 102 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 18 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Chastleton Medical Group, about 520 m (0.3 miles) away.
- People: About 410 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 61% of households owned their home and 50% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 48 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £260,000 | £260,000 | £260,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £229,000 | £229,000 | £229,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £130,000 | £130,000 | £130,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £64,000 | £64,000 | £64,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £95,000 | £95,000 | £95,000 |
| 2002 | 2 | £84,975 | £79,950 | £90,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £101,500 | £101,500 | £101,500 |
| 2000 | 1 | £51,000 | £51,000 | £51,000 |
| 1998 | 3 | £50,000 | £48,950 | £73,000 |
| 1997 | 4 | £59,950 | £59,950 | £92,950 |
| 1996 | 8 | £59,950 | £52,000 | £75,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 2023 | 14 DH1 5FF | Semi-detached | £260,000 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Apr 2021 | 11 DH1 5FF | Semi-detached | £229,000 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Mar 2018 | 5 DH1 5FF | Semi-detached | £130,000 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Mar 2018 | 5 DH1 5FF | Other | £130,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 23 Jan 2017 | 17 DH1 5FF | Other | £3,950 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 26 Sep 2014 | 9 DH1 5FF | Semi-detached | £64,000 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Oct 2011 | 3 DH1 5FF | Detached | £180,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2003 | 5 DH1 5FF | Semi-detached | £95,000 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Jul 2002 | 15 DH1 5FF | Semi-detached | £90,000 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Jun 2002 | 7 DH1 5FF | Semi-detached | £79,950 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Oct 2001 | 3 DH1 5FF | Detached | £101,500 | Leasehold. |
| 20 Oct 2000 | 16 DH1 5FF | Semi-detached | £51,000 | Leasehold. |
| 16 Dec 1998 | 17 DH1 5FF | Semi-detached | £48,950 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Sep 1998 | 3 DH1 5FF | Detached | £73,000 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Jun 1998 | 17 DH1 5FF | Semi-detached | £50,000 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Aug 1997 | 9 DH1 5FF | Semi-detached | £59,950 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 15 Aug 1997 | 9 DH1 5FF | Semi-detached | £59,950 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 13 Mar 1997 | 8 DH1 5FF | Detached | £92,950 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 7 Feb 1997 | 11 DH1 5FF | Semi-detached | £59,950 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 8 Nov 1996 | 12 DH1 5FF | Semi-detached | £59,600 | New build. |
| 8 Nov 1996 | 10 DH1 5FF | Semi-detached | £58,900 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 12 Jul 1996 | 3 DH1 5FF | Detached | £75,950 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 24 May 1996 | 16 DH1 5FF | Semi-detached | £52,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 29 Apr 1996 | 14 DH1 5FF | Semi-detached | £61,950 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 28 Mar 1996 | 15 DH1 5FF | Semi-detached | £61,950 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 31 Jan 1996 | 6 DH1 5FF | Semi-detached | £59,950 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 26 Jan 1996 | 7 DH1 5FF | Semi-detached | £59,950 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 15 Dec 1995 | 17 DH1 5FF | Semi-detached | £48,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 8 Sep 1995 | 4 DH1 5FF | Semi-detached | £48,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 24 Aug 1995 | 1 DH1 5FF | Semi-detached | £48,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 8 Aug 1995 | 5 DH1 5FF | Semi-detached | £51,500 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 7 Aug 1995 | 2 DH1 5FF | Semi-detached | £48,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 84 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (6); House, detached (1). Built: 1991-1995 (3); 1983-1990 (2); 1996-2002 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5).
Council tax
What each band costs in County Durham in 2026-27: Band D £2,622 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,748 | £2,039 | £2,331 | £2,622 | £3,205 | £3,788 | £4,370 | £5,244 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (43% of about 820 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Potterhouse Tce Site of Former Hawthorn House: up to 9 homes, not permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 7 September 2026: NORTHUMBRIAN WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway, carriageway (minor works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 102 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DH1 5FF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Durham 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Chester-Le-Street 232,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.2 km (3.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 24 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Oxley Terrace Pity Me | 190 m |
| Bus or coach station | Johnston School Bus Park Crossgate Moor | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Sidegate Car Park | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 27.3 km (17 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Chastleton Medical Group | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Leak Chemists | 330 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Durham Community Hospital | 950 m (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Durham Police - Framwellgate Police Office | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Durham Framwellgate Moor, Framwellgate Moor Cashzone | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 3.0 ha | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,720 m² | 230 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest King George's Field 2.0 ha | 300 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,640 m² | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Battle of Neville's Cross 1346, a registered battlefield, 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Battle of Neville's Cross 1346 | Registered battlefield | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south |
| Durham Castle and Cathedral | World Heritage Site | 3 km (1.9 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Folly Plantation | Wood | 590 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Hopper's Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Windy Hill | Hill | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Witton Dene | Valley | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) west |
| Count's Corner | Lake or reservoir | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) south |
| Wanister Bog | Wetland | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 15 | 18 |
3 of the street's 18 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for County Durham: see them on the County Durham page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New College Durham | 16 plus | 16–99 | 420 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Framwellgate Moor Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Framwellgate School Durham | Secondary | 11–18 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Nov 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School Church of England | Primary | 7–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Durham Newton Hall Infants' School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Finchale Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Front Street Convenience DH1 5EE | Retailers - other | 290 m | 4 Good | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Framwellgate Moor & Pity Me Working Mens Club DH1 5EE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 330 m | 4 Good | 19 Nov 2022 |
| Oliver's DH1 5EE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2026 |
| One Stop DH1 5EE | Retailers - other | 380 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Durham City Youth Project DH1 5BL | Other catering premises | 390 m | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Pizza Time DH1 5EE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 4 Good | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Millennium Restaurant DH1 5EE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Framwellgate Fishpan DH1 5EE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Marquis Of Granby DH1 5BL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Aug 2024 |
| Leaks Chemists DH1 5EE | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Fram Ferment Ltd DH1 5EE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Aug 2020 |
| The Weigh To Shop DH1 5EE | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Queens Head DH1 5EE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Sainsbury's DH1 5EJ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Nov 2025 |
| H Taylor and Sons DH1 5EJ | Manufacturers/packers | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 |
| Public order | 15 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near The Avenue (29); On or near Littlebridge Court (6); On or near Hudspeth Crescent (4); On or near Front Street (4); On or near Hatfield Close (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 61% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 26% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 36% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 71% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 14% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 35% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 49% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 60% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 50% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 7% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- DH1 5FF: 18 addresses
Nearby streets
Littlebridge Court · Augustine Close · Hatfield Close · Bridgemere Drive · Aldhome Court · Hudspeth Crescent · Whitfield Court · Front Street · The Avenue · Front Street · Alexandra Close · Hartside View
All the streets in DH1 and across County Durham.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.